Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record
Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record
Last year was among the hottest on record, as the world's "addiction" to fossil fuels continues to drive global warming, new data shows.
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Weapons not part of any future NZDF contracts: Uni
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Weapons not part of any future NZDF contracts: Uni
The University of Otago is not planning to build weapons as part of any partnership with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), it says.
Human remains 300-400 years old found in backyard
Human remains 300-400 years old found in backyard
Human remains found in a garden on Wellington's south coast are centuries old, according to police.
Patient dies after 'burnt out' brain surgeon ignores advice
Patient dies after 'burnt out' brain surgeon ignores advice
A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation.
Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success
Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success
The family of a man mercilessly killed by his farm colleagues say they are devastated after one of those responsible for his death had his life sentence overturned.
Milk spill disrupts traffic on Canterbury highway
Milk spill disrupts traffic on Canterbury highway
Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
POW exchange possible as Ukraine talks with US conclude
POW exchange possible as Ukraine talks with US conclude
Ukrainian and US delegations concluded a second day of talks in Florida on finding ways to end the four-year war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war
Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war
Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows.
Police search for trio after alleged armed robbery
Police search for trio after alleged armed robbery
Three people, one armed with a gun, broke into a home in the Auckland suburb of Wesley on Sunday night, police say.
Iran threatens to retaliate after Trump ultimatum
Iran threatens to retaliate after Trump ultimatum
Iran has said it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbours in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat.
Luxon more focused on fuel prices than polls
Luxon more focused on fuel prices than polls
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says many people do feel that "things have got better" with the economy recovering, lower inflation and lower interest rates.
False information being reported to fuel price app
False information being reported to fuel price app
Thousands of people seeking to shave a few cents off petrol prices are flocking to a fuel price app - while some are fuelling false information about shortages.
National slips further behind in latest poll
National slips further behind in latest poll
National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8% support.
Cruise ship protest catches fishers’ attention
Cruise ship protest catches fishers’ attention
People fishing off Warren Lewis fishing jetty in Port Chalmers watch a demonstration by Climate Liberation Aotearoa supporters.
Eid celebration marks Pakistan societies’ merger
Eid celebration marks Pakistan societies’ merger
Two separate Pakistan societies have become one in an effort to connect the entire community together.
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$123k paid to chair’s company
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$123k paid to chair’s company
Te Kāika paid $123,000 into a private company 100% owned by its chairwoman, the under-investigation charity’s accounts reveal.
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All aboard knitting, chatting
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All aboard knitting, chatting
Plenty of yarns were spun when almost 200 knitters clambered into five train carriages destined for Oamaru at the weekend.
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Crowds flock to Strath Taieri for 122nd A&P show
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Crowds flock to Strath Taieri for 122nd A&P show
It was no Wānaka, but Strath Taieri’s A&P Show capped off a busy month demonstrating the best of the community, an organiser says.
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Firefighting contest tests skill, speed
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Firefighting contest tests skill, speed
With nine volunteer fire brigades running around a Dunedin park, the city may have been the safest place to be over the weekend.
Race Relations Day chance to ‘bring people together’
Race Relations Day chance to ‘bring people together’
Kazbah Studio dancers (from left) Sylvia Edge, Stefanie Kalmakof and Amanda Kennedy perform at the 2026 Race Relations Day event at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum on Saturday.